Ever wonder why you feel better after taking time outside? Well, wonder no more because research tells us that spending time out of doors boosts your mood, lowers stress, and improves your concentration. This can include taking a short walk or simply sitting outside and listening … [Read more...] about Let’s Hike: Jefferson Memorial Forest
Exercise and Fitness
The Lowdown on High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure sounded downright pleasant when Linda Ronstadt sang about it in (Love is Like a) Heat Wave in 1975, but by 2017, the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association recognized that its long-held guidelines for high blood pressure needed to be … [Read more...] about The Lowdown on High Blood Pressure
Our Mobility Hinges On Our Knees
We ask a lot of our knees. Our ability to stand, walk and move literally hinges on our knee joints as they bear our body weight. As we age, overuse or trauma to the knee can sometimes lead to osteoarthritis – a condition in which the cartilage in the knee wears away over time, … [Read more...] about Our Mobility Hinges On Our Knees
Get Away For A While And Explore The Ruins Of This Bygone Amusement Park
Hike At Rose Island If you want to get away from it all for a while, head to Charlestown State Park in Southern Indiana and get yourself to the Rose Island Loop Trail. You’ll walk along a paved path, cross the Portersville Bridge, and find yourself in the ruins of Rose Island … [Read more...] about Get Away For A While And Explore The Ruins Of This Bygone Amusement Park
Start Your Fitness Journey Now
Kim Beard - 54 How she started: I have always been active, but when I was raising my children, my fitness dreams were put on the back burner. Once I reached my 40s, my dream was sparked again when my daughter mentioned going to a Zumba class. It was on from there! I began with … [Read more...] about Start Your Fitness Journey Now